Bookends

Did you know there's a matching Lady Liberty here in Seattle?



She's a paperweight version, & looks over a very different scene from the Lady in New York. In this photo, she's probably wondering where the Summer sunshine has been hiding!

Time for a Dip

The sun is out & in the people are in the lake - Summer has officially arrived in Seattle!

A Foray into Film

I finally shot & developed my first 2 rolls of film on the Holga! After reading about unpredictable light leaks, imprecise focus settings, viewfinder discrepancies, & needing a ton of light for proper exposure, I had no idea if any of the shots would turn out. Happily, I quite like 3 from each roll:



Black & white has me hooked, I will definitely be shooting in b/w a lot more:



Now I just have to work on a better "shots taken" to "shots I like" ratio!

Hello Summer

I'm saying hello to Summer, in hopes that it will come over to our neck of the woods & hang out for awhile. Available here!

Punch of Color

I was down at the Pike Place Market yesterday in hopes of bringing home a load of peonies, but I was distracted from my mission by these beauties:



They are enormous & so vibrant it's hard to believe they are real! They remind me of crepe paper flowers. Now all we need is a fiesta to go with them.

Chimney Rock Winery

Chimney Rock Winery has Spanish details & a pretty white roof,



a boisterous welcoming committee of red & white roses,



piles of delectable vino with labels that echo the roofline,



& a warm & unpretentious tasting room experience. It's unique & charming, & one of our favorite Napa stops!

Welcome to Wine Country

Do you feel like you are being welcomed with open arms?



If you visit the right wineries, you will be. What is it about wine that incites such passion from the people who craft it? Wine-making requires such intense attention, care & downright hard work, that everyone involved is personally invested in the quality of the product. It's a rare thing these days, & pretty darn inspirational if you ask me.